Veterinary Assistant

Colorado Springs, CO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Veterinary Assistant (VA) is responsible for maintaining excellent patient care and operational productivity by helping the Veterinarian leverage their time and efforts to meet the needs of the clients and patients. Veterinary Assistants (VA) help facilitate and streamline the communication from the operating room to the front office staff and most importantly the client.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

Assists the Veterinary Technician (VT) and Veterinarian in preparing clients for medical surgical and dental surgeries by assisting in the administering of anesthesia and properly restrains the animals as needed for examination and treatment

Effectively partner with the Veterinarian and Veterinary Technician (VT) Teams to administer proper patient triage protocol based on the client and facilities needs and capabilities in a fast paced and effective manner

Help to coordinate operational duties that facilitate the work of the Veterinarian Animal Care Attendant (ACA) and Groomers all who provide patient care and client service

Collects specimens for laboratory testing manages samples for in-house and outside lab testing and ensures that test results are recorded in patient charts for labs including but not limited to fecal heartworm skin scrapings urinalysis fungal cultures and blood draws

Assists with administering radiographs EKGs and EEGs

Monitor patient health physically and behaviorally and rapidly identify any issues or changes that may require special action and report the information to the supervisor immediately through properly monitoring the vital signs for all animals under the care of the clinic for hospitalization

Aid Veterinarians with booked appointments walk-ins and work-ins including recording observations/treatment plans in the patient file and aid in the performance of medical treatments under doctor supervision

Support the Veterinarian by admitting and discharging patients under the advice and plan of care drawn up by the Veterinarian and communicated to the client through client education both written and verbal on proper wound care wellness protocol vaccination expectations illness medication dosage the purpose of the medications prescribed and what to expect in the coming days after a surgery

Work with the Veterinarian to prepare and present treatment estimate to the client and properly invoice the client once the plan of care is agreed upon and documented in the patients chart

Maintain an appropriate inventory of all medical supplies as determined by the inventory control system in all exam rooms and surgery areas

Provide consistent and on-going support to the Veterinarian and Veterinary Technician (VT) Teams as needed and maintain a positive and cooperative relationship with other facility staff

Maintain facility cleanliness and sanitation standards by organizing product keeping the staff areas clean and organized vacuuming dusting mopping washing/drying of facility laundry washing patient dishes and discarding of trash/waste materials on a continuous basis to meet the CityVet policies

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Opportunities for career advancement include but are not limited to:

Veterinary Technician

Certified Veterinary Technician

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

Unwavering interpersonal skills

Ability to follow directives and plan of care established by Veterinarian even if there are differing treatment opinions

Exudes confidence and decisiveness while practicing

Displays critical thinking ability and active listening skills

Strong verbal and written communication abilities

Extremely detail oriented

Ability to remain calm and empathetic in stressful/emergency situations

Maturity good judgment and professional demeanor

Self-driven takes initiative working with minimal supervision and direction

Strong physical stamina to remain on your feet for longer periods of time

Able to work nights and weekends as needed

Availability to work weekends & holidays

Ability to demonstrate and uphold CityVets core values

REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or GED

Lift 50 lbs to waist height

Understanding and ability to properly and safely restrain animals

Knowledgeable on veterinary medical terminology and medication

At least 1 year of veterinary industry experience

Frequent standing bending walking lifting carrying and reaching

At least 18 years of age at the time of hire